Detroit Lions WR Rashied Davis took reps with the first-team offense in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7, in place of WR Titus Young, who was benched in Week 13 after receiving an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Detroit Lions WR Rashied Davis worked as the No. 3 wide receiver during practice Thursday, Aug. 18, and appears to be moving up the depth chart. Head coach Jim Schwartz said the team signed Davis because he has the ability to play several different roles.

Detroit Lions WR Derrick Williams is on the bubble to make the team this year. The Lions hoped he would develop into a dynamic special teams player, but he has not lived up to expectations and may now be a long-shot to make the roster with the addition of special teams ace Rashied Davis. Davis is also likely to take over as the No. 4 receiver, which is where Williams was previously slated.

Chicago Bears impending free-agent WR Rashied Davis said he believes the team will be offering him a contract once the lockout is over. "I got a feeling from them that they will be offering me something," Davis said. "Everything is talk until it is actually offered. It sounds good until it actually happens. I am hoping. Hopefully, I don't have to pick my family up and move somewhere else."

Chicago Bears impending free-agent WR Rashied Davis said he has been preparing this offseason as if he will be with the Bears in the 2011 season. "I'm preparing as if I'm going to be in Chicago. The other guys are preparing as if I'm going to be in Chicago as well," Davis said.

Chicago Bears WR Rashied Davis said he is trying to set up workouts with the team's quarterbacks and receivers while they are locked out, reports Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune. He would like the group to work out twice a week until there is a new collective bargaining agreement.